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Buffalo State University, State University of New York

Buffalo, NY

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74%
74%
Acceptance Rate
5,507
Students
Urban setting
Urban
Setting
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Overview

Buffalo State University, State University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 110 Moot Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY  14222
United States
Contact Carolyn Murphy
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-6339
Fax: 716-878-6100

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Hospitality Administration/management, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Journalism Checkmark
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,219
Applied
13,555
Accepted
5,507
Enrolled
74%
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Female Admissions

10,315
Females Applied
7,984
Females Accepted
77%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

7,904
Males Applied
5,571
Males Accepted
70%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

50
Application Fee
85
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported December 1st Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 535 500 638
SAT Math 530 490 610

Financial Aid

15,397
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,192
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
8,112
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,154
Avg. Loan Aid
3,918
Avg. Grant Aid
11,472
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,507
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 13.03%
Black or African American 28.68%
White or Caucasian 45.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.45%
Asian 6.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.08%
Two or more races 4.71%
Other 0.04%

Gender

Male (41.78%)
Female (52.7%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Bengal Bound, Homecoming and Family Weekend and USG Carnival

Student Services

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Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Most popular organizations:
United Students Government, Wilderness Adventures, Caribbean Students Organization, Criminal Justice Club and The Gamming Guild

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Checkmark No
Basketball No No No
Bowling No Checkmark No
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No Division 3 No
Lacrosse No No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Skiing (cross-country) No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis No No No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Volleyball No No No
Water Polo Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Bowling No Checkmark No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Fencing No No No
Football No No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Skiing (cross-country) No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Water Polo Checkmark No No

Faculty

555
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 289
Part-time - 266
Male - 258
Female - 297
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